Job Description
Location: BraintreeSince 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.We’re looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don’t require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.If you’re looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefitsPaid mileage of 35p per mile between callsEarly Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay dayEarn up to £100 for referring a friendOur care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension schemeApprenticeship opportunities available to existing staffSupport to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailersBeing a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:Providing companionshipSupport with personal care such as showering, bathing and toiletingHelping with mobility around the homeOverseeing medication and providing medical supportHelping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidyingRunning errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptionsSince 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.We don’t require you to have any previous social care experience. All we need from you is a full UK driving license with access to your own car and the desire to care for others, we can teach you the rest.If you’re looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns whether you want to work mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits:Two types of contracts: Guaranteed Pay Contract or a flexible zero-hours contract whichever suits your lifestyleEnhanced bank holiday pay ratesPaid mileage of 35p per mile between callsEarly Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay dayEarn up to £100 for referring a friendOpportunities to earn additional cash rewardsOur care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension schemeSupport to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQsYour career development is important to us, if you want to progress, we will help you get there!FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailersBeing a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:Providing companionshipSupport with personal care such as showering, bathing and toiletingHelping with mobility around the homeOverseeing medication and providing medical supportHelping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidyingRunning errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions